{"id":178168,"date":"2026-01-15T04:00:59","date_gmt":"2026-01-14T17:00:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/surfcoasttimes\/?p=178168"},"modified":"2026-01-14T15:15:45","modified_gmt":"2026-01-14T04:15:45","slug":"nipper-fest-takes-over-torquay","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/surfcoasttimes\/news\/nipper-fest-takes-over-torquay\/","title":{"rendered":"Nipper Fest takes over Torquay"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>MORE than 980 young surf lifesavers took to the waves last Thursday in the biggest junior carnival of the summer.<\/p>\n<p>The Nipper Fest event at Fisherman&#8217;s Beach in Torquay saw athletes from close to 30 state lifesaving clubs compete in both beach and water disciplines.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_30038\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-30038\" style=\"width: 602px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-30038 \" src=\"https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/01\/0G2A2451_38447.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"602\" height=\"401\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-30038\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Lifesavers took on multiple racing disciplines including board paddling.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_30038\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-30038\" style=\"width: 397px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-30038\" src=\"https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/01\/0G2A2362Neve_38410.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"397\" height=\"595\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-30038\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Neve from Lorne SLSC.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The junior carnival is designed to feel different to a traditional event, with its high-energy and accessibility focused on giving younger age groups a positive first experience of surf sport.<\/p>\n<p>Events like Nipper Fest help remove barriers to participation, keep families engaged, and build confidence early \u2014 supporting long-term involvement in surf lifesaving and strengthening the volunteer base for local clubs.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_30038\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-30038\" style=\"width: 602px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-30038 \" src=\"https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/01\/0G2A2927_38484.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"602\" height=\"401\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-30038\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Swimmers taking to the water in the junior age groups.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_30038\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-30038\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-30038 \" src=\"https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/01\/0G2A2533JimbofromJJ_38422.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-30038\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Jimbo from Jan Juc SLSC.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Life Saving Victoria&#8217;s general manager of member engagement and sport, Simon Rickard, said Nippers remains the lifesaving movement&#8217;s mainstay water-safety program for children.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Nippers is run by all 57 surf lifesaving clubs across Victoria, and it plays a critical role in building water safety skills, confidence and connection to the beach from a young age,&#8221; he said.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_30038\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-30038\" style=\"width: 602px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-30038 \" src=\"https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/01\/0G2A2128_38463.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"602\" height=\"401\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-30038\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Eadie from Jan Juc reaches for a flag in the beach flags event.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_30038\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-30038\" style=\"width: 605px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-30038 \" src=\"https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/01\/0G2A1981_38504.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"605\" height=\"403\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-30038\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The marshalling team set the Under 11 Girls off for their iron race.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Nipper Fest gives kids the chance to compete in a fun, supportive environment. 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